Microsoft Word ielts writing Task 2 Actual Tests 2015 2016 2017 & Sample Answers docx

agree or disagree with this statement? 
Advances in technology make the prospect to find the second Earth potentially viable. 
While I agree that terrestrial life has become increasingly difficult, I do not believe that we 
should invest money in finding a new planet to live on.
On the one hand, there is no doubt that life is not as easy as it was in the past. The main 
problem is the growing level of environmental pollution that adversely affects humankind 
in all parts of the world. The rising consumption of natural resources such as gas, oil and 
coal has resulted in an enormous amount of carbon emissions being released into the 
atmosphere, which impairs the air quality and accelerates climate change. The 
consequences of this are grave. People in many big cities are suffering respiratory diseases; 
more lands are being shrunk due to the rise of sea levels; and there are frequent heat waves 
in tropical countries. Apparently, human life is now put in danger.
On the other hand, I would contend that spending money finding another home for all 
creatures on the Earth is not an effective measure. There is little hope of seeking a planet 
that has favorable conditions for life while the expenditure can be extremely huge. In 
contrast, a much better solution would be that we should invest in environmental projects 
and encourage people to lead a more environmentally friendly lifestyle. For example, green 
energy should be harnessed and made more available to reduce our dependence on fossil 
fuels, and individuals ought to opt for public transport rather than driving their vehicles. 
Such actions can cut exhaust emissions and slow down the effects of global warming, 
making the earth a more desirable place for us all.
In conclusion, although global warming is a global malady, it seems ludicrous to suggest 
that people should find another planet to settle down.